ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL, HIGH SCHOOL

• 236 DAY job in Woodbridge Woodbridge, Virginia

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VA Prince William County Public Schools Employer:

Prince William County Public Schools Job Ref:

Ref_183329

Country:

United States State:

Virginia•

VA City:

Woodbridge Zip Code:

20112 ASSISTANT

PRINCIPAL, HIGH SCHOOL

• 236 DAY

JOB STATUS

OPEN

EFFECTIVE

2026-27

POSTING NUMBER:

00059704

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT:

Freedom

HS LOCATION

Woodbridge,VA

POSITION TITLE

ASSISTANT

PRINCIPAL, HIGH SCHOOL

• 236 DAY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/REQUIREMENTS

This position will remain open until filled. The first screening of applications will take place at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Applications received after that date may be reviewed and considered as they are received. An essential function of this position is the ability to work in person and physically report for work on site.

JOB SUMMARY

This position assists the principal in providing the administrative and instructional leadership within a generally autonomous high school building for the maximum educational nurture of all the children assigned in grades 9-12. This position coordinates all personnel connected with the school and school system.

Job Description SALARY:

Grade 18 $112,948

• $183,090, plus a comprehensive benefits package

DAYS:

236 FULL

TIME/PART TIME

Full Time Assistant Principal, High School Job Code:

000238

Job Title:

Assistant Principal, High School FLSA Status:

Exempt Pay Level (Grade): 00018

Reports To:

Principal Calendar

• Primary:

  B
• 236 Admin Mission Statement
• We serve as trusted partners in education with our students, families, and community.
• We prepare our students to be critical thinkers, responsible digital citizens, innovators and visionaries, resilient individuals, and global collaborators.
• We commit to inclusive practices and equity with an expectation of excellence from every student and employee every day.

Job Summary This position may assist the principal in providing administrative and instructional leadership within a generally autonomous high school building for the maximum educational nurture of all students. This position may include coordination of all personnel connected with the school and school system. This position may assist in supervising and monitoring student needs and enforcing the "Code of Behavior." The position may assist in supervising after school and evening activities. Essential Responsibilities This job description is a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Additionally, the scope of this job may change as necessary by the school division. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.

PWCS requires that each employee:

works collaboratively with all stakeholders in execution of division strategic plan, "Elevate 2030." establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others, communicate effectively, relate to and interact with a non-traditional and diverse student and employee population, report to work on a regular and punctual basis as scheduled, perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program, have knowledge of and be able to use relevant technology, participate in the annual professional growth planning process, and recognize that they are in a position of public trust and are held to a high standard of personal and professional conduct. Essential Responsibilities

• specific to this job
• Assumes responsibility for the administration of the school in the absence of the principal
• Assists in planning and carrying out programs of instruction
• Selects and procures instructional materials
• Assists the principal with the evaluation of personnel
• Assists with the selection and assigning of personnel to ensure the best utilization of their experience and skills
• Counsels and confers with students, teachers, parents
• Aids and assists the principal with preparation of written reports
• Participates in an effective program of school-community interaction
• Assists in the planning and implementation of building in-service programs, grade level meetings and faculty meetings
• Coordinates the testing program assigned
• Assists in curriculum revision and implementation
• Maintains and is responsible for discipline as assigned by the building principal
• Coordinates a variety of athletic and extracurricular activities
• Maintains and is responsible for inventories of all school equipment, schedule development, school bus coordination, supervision of fire drill procedure, preparation of activity calendar, preparation of committee assignments, coordination of work will colleges, coordination of parent/school organization requirements, and many others Other Job Responsibilities
• Other duties as assigned to support the vision and mission of the school. Qualifications for Successful Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Behaviors
• Knowledge of the instructional process, public relations, school finance, school law, personnel management, administration, supervision, curriculum and educational processes
• Demonstrates leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary to work effectively with students, teachers and parents Education or Equivalency Requirements Minimum/ Preferred Education level Description Minimum Master's Degree Earned a Pupil Personnel or Postgraduate Professional License Work Experience Requirements Equivalent to at least Type Area or Field 1 year3 years5 years10 yearsNoneSome portionSignificant portion Specific Successful, full-time experience as a teacher, administrator or supervisor 1 year3 years5 years10 yearsNoneSome portionSignificant portion Specific In the area or at the level supervised

Certification and License Requirements Certifications/ Licensures Comments State Required:

Virginia teaching certification; Admin & Supervision PreK-12 endorsement If a current VA Postgraduate Professional License is not currently held, the candidate must hold a reciprocal out-of-state certification with a comparable Administration and Supervision PreK-12 endorsement. Work Environment and Physical and Mental Requirements The work environment and physical and mental demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters and is expected to meet while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment Type:

INDOOR:

Work is performed in a standard office, classroom, or indoor environment. Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions; however, employees may be exposed to minor inconveniences such as occasional noise, exposure to computer screens, crowded working conditions, and/or minor heating, cooling or ventilation problems.

Area of Interest:

Education:

K-12

Job Category:

Higher-Ed/Education Position type:

Full-Time Post Date:

07/26/26